Veteran actor and cinematic legend Amitabh Bachchan has expressed deep gratitude and pride over being part of the sci-fi epic 'Kalki 2898 AD', terming it a "honoured privilege".Helmed by director Nag Ashwin and backed by Vyjayanthi Movies, the dystopian epic - featuring a power-packed cast including Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani, debuted on June 27, 2024 and was met with critical acclaim and commercial success.'Kalki 2898 AD' has since amassed a staggering Rs 1,200 crore in global box office revenue, cementing its place among India's most successful cinematic ventures.
The film was praised for its cinematic scale, mythological fusion and the compelling performance of its cast, particularly Amitabh Bachchan's portrayal of Ashwatthama, a character steeped in legend and mystery.As the film celebrated one year since its release, Vyjayanthi Movies shared a special post commemorating the journey, "We started with a dream… and you turned it into an epic. Celebrating 1 YEAR of #Kalki2898AD Thank you to the audience. This journey is yours as much as ours"
Reposting it, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "My honoured privilege to be asked to be a part of it .. one that I admired and respected the blessings of Vijayanti films and the elders that ran and connected with it .. ever to be a part of it any day again , IF THEY WERE TO EVER TO ASK .."(UNI)